Antique early 20th century or late 19th century Starkey Knight & Ford beer bottle. This very collectible and quite rare heavy beer bottle is a wonderful addition to any collector/ home decor. It looks amazing displayed with other bottles, see pictures, illustration only, for sale separately. Some age related wear.
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19 cm tall 7 cm round at base
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Starkey, Knight and Ford was a large regional brewery based in Devon, established at the end of the 19th century, which expanded by taking over smaller breweries and by the 1960s had about 400 public houses, eventually being acquired by Whitbread & Co Ltd in 1962. While the brewery was not specifically located in Barnstaple, the company's significant presence in the surrounding areas meant its pubs were likely to be found in places like Barnstaple. The brand eventually ceased to exist after its acquisition, with Whitbread closing its breweries and integrating the remaining pubs into their own empire.
Key Facts:
Origin:
The company began in the late 19th century, originating from Bridgwater or Tiverton in Devon, and grew by acquiring smaller breweries.
Growth:
It expanded into towns such as Taunton and Burnham-on-Sea, taking on around 400 public houses by the early 1960s.
Acquisition:
Whitbread & Co Ltd acquired the company in 1962, closing its Northgate Brewery that same year.
Brand Disappearance:
The Starkey, Knight and Ford brand ceased to exist after the 1970 merger of Ford's Tiverton brewery with Norman & Pring Ltd to form Whitbread Devon Ltd.
Starkey, Knight and Ford -- defunct brewery